By Ned Farquhar
Two teenagers wearing fast food uniforms stood in the aisle of a light rail car…
Welcome to People, Places, and Transportation, a blog about how to shape a cleaner, greener, more accessible, and more sustainable transportation future in Vermont. This is the next incarnation of the blog formerly housed at Sustainable Transportation Vermont. Stay awhile!
Waiting for the Train: Seeking Transportation Alternatives
By Jack Hanson
It was a beautiful summer evening as my girlfriend and I set out on the…
Bring Back the Corner Store: Exploring Density in Burlington
By Julie Campoli
Photo above shows Corey’s Market in Burlington during the 1950s. Source: McAllister Photographs, University of…
An Extraordinary Act: Remembering “Our Rutland”
By Julie Campoli
When was the last time you thought about walking? Not as a form of transportation,…
Man with a Plan: A Quicker, Cheaper Way to Build Commuter Rail
By Julie Campoli
On a brisk afternoon last month, I joined 50 people gathered in an industrial park…
Cycling Infrastructure: A Social Justice Issue
By Laura Jacoby and Sammy Hedlund
“I don’t even want a car anymore” says Charlie. “Riding is a good way to…
Mixed Messages: How our Roads Signal Us
By Julie Campoli
Last month, Vermont Public Radio ran a story about speed limits. It cited three small…